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Acknowledgements -- Contributor Notes -- 1. Jacques -- Rancière and the Contemporary Scene: The Evidence of Equality and the Practice -- of Writing Jean-Philippe Deranty and Alison Ross -- 2. Movies as the Great -- Democratic Art Form of the Modern World (Notes on Rancière) JM Bernstein -- 3. 'Godard -- and Rancière: Automatism, Montage, Thinking' Lisa Trahair -- 4. The Names in -- History: Rancière's New Historical Poetics Dmitri Nikulin -- 5. Equality in the Romantic Art Form: The -- Hegelian Background to Jacques Rancière's 'Aesthetic Revolution' Alison Ross -- 6. -- No time or place for universal teaching: -- The Ignorant Schoolmaster and contemporary work on pedagogy Caroline Pelletier -- 7. Rancière and Anarchism Todd May -- 8. Rancière's utopian politics Paul -- Patton -- 9. Hannah Arendt and the Philosophical Repression of Politics Andrew -- Schaap \10. The Many Marx of Jacques -- Rancière Emmanuel Renault -- 11. Work in the writings of Jacques Rancière Jean-Philippe -- Deranty -- 12. Work, identity, subject Jacques Rancière -- Bibliography\ Index

Civil Religion offers philosophical commentaries on more than twenty thinkers stretching from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. It examines four important traditions within the history of modern political philosophy. The civil religion tradition, principally defined by Machiavelli, Hobbes and Rousseau, seeks to domesticate religion by putting it solidly in the service of politics. The liberal tradition pursues an alternative strategy of domestication by seeking to put as much distance as possible between religion and politics. Modern theocracy is a militant reaction against liberalism, reversing the relationship of subordination asserted by civil religion. Finally, a fourth tradition is defined by Nietzsche and Heidegger. Aspects of their thought are not just modern, but hyper-modern, yet they manifest an often-hysterical reaction against liberalism that is fundamentally shared with the theocratic tradition. Together, these four traditions compose a vital dialogue that carries us to the heart of political philosophy itself

"Democratization and Research Methods is a coherent survey and critique of both democratization research and the methodology of comparative politics. The two themes enhance each other: the democratization literature illustrates the advantages and disadvantages of various methodological approaches, and the critique of methods makes sense of the vast and bewildering democratization field. Michael Coppedge argues that each of the three main approaches in comparative politics - case studies and comparative histories, formal modeling and large-sample statistical analysis - accomplishes one fundamental research goal relatively well: 'thickness', integration and generalization, respectively. Throughout the book, comprehensive surveys of democratization research demonstrate that each approach accomplishes one of these goals well but the other two poorly. Chapters cover conceptualization and measurement, case studies and comparative histories, formal models and theories, political culture and survey research, and quantitative testing. The final chapter summarizes the state of knowledge about democratization and lays out an agenda for multi-method research"--

Preliminary Material -- Introduction Domination, Self-empowerment, Accommodation /Anh Nga Longva -- Millets: Past and Present /Maurits H. van den Boogert -- From the Dhimma to the Capitulations: Memory and Experience of Protection in Lebanon /Anh Nga Longva -- Contemporary Muslim-Christian Relations in Egypt: Local Dynamics and Foreign Influences /Grégoire Delhaye -- Land, Law, and Family Protection in the West Bank /Bård Kårtveit -- Conviviality and Conflict in Contemporary Aleppo /Annika Rabo -- Freedom of Religion in Sudan /Anne Sofijie Roald -- From Power to Powerlessness: Zoroastrianism in Iranian History /Michael Stausberg -- Bahaʾis of Iran: Power, Prejudices and Persecutions /Margit Warburg -- Shiʿi Identity Politics in Saudi Arabia /Laurence Louër -- Nationalism and Confessionalism: Shiʿis, Druzes and Alawis in Syria and Lebanon /Kais M. Firro -- Education and Minority Empowerment in the Middle East /Catherine Le Thomas -- Alevis in Turkish Politics /Ali Çarkoğlu and Nazlı Çağın Bilgili -- Nationalism and Religion in Contemporary Iran /Eliz Sanasarian -- Conclusion Nation-Building and Minority Rights in the Middle East /Elizabeth Picard -- Index.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is at the center of multiple overlapping themes that have defined the United States over the past fifty years: immigration and the American Dream, body and gender, Hollywood and the star system, public images and political campaigns, and California conservatism and the challenge of green politics. In his careers as a bodybuilder, film star, and politician, Schwarzenegger both shaped and was shaped by the discourses that define how we think about American history, culture, and politics. Consequently, studying Arnold Schwarzenegger means much more than studying a famous bodybuilder, actor, or politician: it means studying America. The contributors to this volume are scholars from the fields of history, political science, art history, media studies, film studies, cultural studies, and American studies. As they bring the concepts of body and image to bear on Schwarzenegger, they provide a unique perspective on both this cultural icon and on contemporary America.--Cover

In this title, the foremost philosopher of art argues for a new politics of seeing. The role of the viewer in art and film theory revolves around a theatrical concept of the spectacle. The masses subjected to the society of spectacle have traditionally been seen as aesthetically and politically passive - in response, both artists and thinkers have sought to transform the spectator into an active agent and the spectacle into a performance. In this follow-up to the acclaimed "The Future of the Image", Ranciere takes a radically different approach to this attempted emancipation. Beginning by asking exactly what we mean by political art or the politics of art, he goes on to look at what the tradition of critical art, and the desire to insert art into life, has achieved. Has the militant critique of the consumption of images and commodities become, instead, a melancholic affirmation of their omnipotence?

This book examines the recent development of the far right in Britain, with a particular focus on the British National Party (BNP) the most electorally successful far right party in British history. It brings fresh perspectives to our understanding of the BNP in order to make a significant contribution to scholarly debate on the nature of far right extremism both nationally and internationally. The book is significantly different from other literature in the field primarily because of its focus on three important yet underdeveloped themes, which are reflected in the structure of the book itself. These are: the ideological and cultural politics of contemporary BNP responses to the BNP the BNP's place within the contemporary domestic and international far-right milieu. Written by an outstanding line-up of renowned experts in this field, this is essential reading for all those with an interest in British politics, fascism, political parties, race relations and extremism.

"This book is the first comprehensive treatment of the 'small politics' of rural communities in the Late Roman world. It places the diverse fates of those communities within a generalized model for exploring rural social systems. Fundamentally, social interactions in rural contexts in the period revolved around the desire of individual households to insure themselves against catastrophic subsistence failure and the need of the communities in which they lived to manage the attendant social tensions, inequalities and conflicts. A focus upon the politics of reputation in those communities provides a striking contrast to the picture painted by the legislation and the writings of Rome's literate elite: when viewed from the point of view of the peasantry, issues such as the Christianization of the countryside, the emergence of new types of patronage relations, and the effects of the new system of taxation upon rural social structures take on a different aspect"--

The Organization of American States (OAS) is the world's oldest regional multifunctional organization. This work provides a clear and comprehensive discussion of this important body, dealing with security, technical cooperation, and the construction of democratic institutions. Providing an incisive analysis of the history, decision making procedures, relevance, functions, and operations of the OAS, this book also examines the organization in the context of the web of international and regional institutions that deal with global governance and international politics in the Western Hemisphere. In this accessible and concise text, Mônica Herz seeks to move beyond the well-studied roles of the OAS as a tool of foreign policy and assess the increasing significance of its independent normative and operational activities. Providing an important resource to those seeking to fully understand the activities and impact of the OAS, this work will be essential reading for all students of Latin American politics, international organization, and global governance.

Written by a leading expert on Taiwan, Why Taiwan Matters offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to a country that exercises a role in the world far greater than its tiny size would indicate. Shelley Rigger explains how Taiwan became such a key global player, highlighting economic and political breakthroughs so impressive they have been called "miracles." She links these accomplishments to Taiwan's determined society, vibrant culture, and unique history. Drawing on arts, economics, politics, and international relations, Rigger explores Taiwan's importance to China, the United States, and the world. Considering where Taiwan may be headed in its wary standoff with China, she traces how the focus of Taiwan's domestic politics has shifted to a Taiwan-centered strategy. All readers interested in Asia and international affairs, as well as travelers to the region, will find this an accessible and entertaining overview, replete with human interest stories and colorful examples of daily life in Taiwan.

This book examines the recent development of the far right in Britain, with a particular focus on the British National Party (BNP) the most electorally successful far right party in British history. It brings fresh perspectives to our understanding of the BNP in order to make a significant contribution to scholarly debate on the nature of far right extremism both nationally and internationally. The book is significantly different from other literature in the field primarily because of its focus on three important yet underdeveloped themes, which are reflected in the structure of the book itself. These are: the ideological and cultural politics of contemporary BNP responses to the BNP the BNP's place within the contemporary domestic and international far-right milieu. Written by an outstanding line-up of renowned experts in this field, this is essential reading for all those with an interest in British politics, fascism, political parties, race relations and extremism.

Healthcare Administration is a blossoming and diverse topic. If you are studying for a career in healthcare administration, you will find that it is a unique, challenging, and fast-paced environment that can be very rewarding. This Brainmass eBook focuses on strategic and organizational issues unique to the healthcare environment. The application of advanced organizational principles is imperative while studying complex healthcare environments. The following is covered: postmodernism, power and politics, team processes, methods of decision-making, leadership, cultural values and ethics, value for the customer, drivers of change, integration, healthcare delivery, analyses, certificate of need, concurrent-utilization review, intelligent healthcare organization, technology, and data capture. The following is covered: postmodernism, power and politics, team processes, methods of decision-making, leadership, cultural values and ethics, value for the customer, drivers of change, integration, healthcare delivery, analyses, certificate of need, concurrent-utilization review, intelligent healthcare organization, technology, and data capture.

To protect, serve, and mentor? Police officers in public schools / Aaron Kupchik, Nicole L. Bracy -- School surveillance in America: disparate and unequal / Paul Hirschfield -- The docile body in school space / Lizbet Simmons -- Safety or social control? The security fortification of schools in a capitalist society / Ronnie Casella -- Online surveillance in Canadian schools / Valerie Steeves -- "School ownership Is the goal": military recruiting, public schools, and fronts of war / Tyler Wall -- Reading, writing, and readiness / Richard A. Matthew -- Risky youth and the psychology of surveillance: the crisis of the school shooter / Tyson Lewis -- "Politics by other means": education accountability and the surveillance state / Pauline Lipman -- The measure of success: education, markets, and an audit culture / Michael W. Apple -- Lying, cheating, and teaching to the test: the politics of surveillance under No Child Left Behind / John Gilliom -- Scan this: examining student resistance to school surveillance / Jen Weiss -- Seductions of risk, social control, and resistance to school surveillance / Andrew Hope

"How can nations optimize their power in the modern world system? Realist theory has underscored the importance of hard power as the ultimate path to national strength. In this vision, nations require the muscle and strategies to compel compliance and achieve their full power potential. But in fact, changes in world politics have increasingly encouraged national leaders to complement traditional power resources with more enlightened strategies oriented around the use of soft power resources. The resources to compel compliance have to be increasingly integrated with the resources to cultivate compliance. Only through this integration of hard and soft power can nations truly achieve their greatest strength in modern world politics, and this realization carries important implications for competing paradigms of international relations. The idea of power optimization can only be delivered through the integration of the three leading paradigms of international relations: Realism, Neoliberalism, and Constructivism"--Provided by publisher

Global commerce is rapidly organizing around regional trading blocs in North America, Western Europe, Pacific Asia, and elsewhere--with potentially dangerous consequences for the world trading system. Professor Kerry Chase examines how domestic politics has driven the emergence of these trading blocs, arguing that businesses today are more favorably inclined to global trade liberalization than in the past because recent regional trading arrangements have created opportunities to restructure manufacturing more efficiently. Trading Blocsis the first book to systematically demonstrate the theoretical significance of economies of scale in domestic pressure for trading blocs, and thereby build on a growing research agenda in areas of political economy and domestic politics."Chase has written a superb book that provides us with an innovative and compelling explanation for the development of trading blocs."--Vinod Aggarwal, Director, Berkeley APEC Study Center, University of California, BerkeleyKerry A. Chaseis Assistant Professor of Political Science at Tufts University